(Tagetes Minuta)
Black Peruvian Mint (aka Huacatay) is a rare and unique herb that originated in the Andes Mountains in Peru! These prolific plants grow up to 8 feet tall and produce tons of bright green, aromatic leaves! It has a potent and complex flavor profile, with notes of basil, licorice, mint, and citrus. It’s commonly refined into a green sauce, but can be cooked in numerous other dishes and can also be dried, used for making teas, or made into an essential oil. Black Peruvian Mint (aka Huacatay) definitely deserves a place in your herb garden! It goes by many names such as wakataya, chinchilla, chiquilla, chilca, zuico, suico,